Chatra

Chatra is a village located in Garbeta Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 22.9km away from sub-district headquarter Garbeta . Midnapur is the district headquarter of Chatra village. As per 2009 stats, Sarboth is the gram panchayat of Chatra village.

Here you can discover what makes Chatra unique in its vibrant Garbeta Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Chatra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chatra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chatra is 336665. The village spans a total geographical area of 114.93 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721157. Amalagara is nearest town to Chatra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chatra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Garbeta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chatra

Population of Chatra

According to the 2011 Census, Chatra has a total population of about 507, with approximately 251 males and 256 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 17. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.54%, with male literacy at about 70.12% and female literacy near 53.13%. There are around 108 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chatra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chatra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chatra. As per the 2011 stats, Chatra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chatra

Knowing the nearby villages of Chatra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chatra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chatra